Supervisory General Engineer
What you'd do
This position is with Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Technical Support, Mine Emergency Operations (MEO) Division. MSHA works to prevent death, illness and injury from mining; promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. miners. MSHA carries out the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) as amended by the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006.
Major duties
Provides engineering expertise and analyzes highly complex technical problems associated with mine emergencies, investigations, and while planning for mine emergency preparedness. Advises the Director of Technical Support and other high-level Agency officials on a wide range of technical issues during a mine emergency and while maintaining mine emergency preparedness. Provides national oversight and conducts internal audits of District preparedness, emergency equipment, training programs and mine emergency response plans. Represents the Agency at national and international conferences and on committees relating to mine emergency regulations, policies, and procedures. Plans, directs, and reviews the work of subordinate staff, comprised of engineers, scientists, and technical specialists. Provides advice, counsel and/or instructions to individual employees on technical and administrative matters. Coordinates MSHA mine emergency activities with State officials, labor representatives, and mine operators, as well as other equipment or service provider that may be on-site. Identifies training needs and ensures that appropriate training is provided. Develops, conducts, and critiques Mine Emergency Response Drills to simulate actual mine emergencies and provides evaluations and recommendations to appropriate Agency personnel and mine operators. Provides advice on all aspects of mine explosion and fire related issues. Disseminates complex technical, regulator and accident-related information to top Agency officials, field entities, mine operators, labor organizations, manufacturers, State Inspection agencies, other Federal Agencies, Congress, and the public. Organizes and conducts open meetings, seminars, and symposiums to share information, improve communications, and develop relationships that will facilitate cooperation during the mine emergencies. Directs the analysis, evaluation and testing of new systems, equipment and response techniques to further enhance emergency preparedness. Periodically evaluates the effectiveness of the Office's efforts and programs, and institutes changes as necessary. Advises high-level Agency officials of findings from the analysis of mine fires, explosions and other mine emergencies and offers suggestions or recommendations for proactive prevention of similar events. Manages MSHA's mine emergency personnel including training and logistical support, and assures mine emergency readiness and preparedness.
What you need to qualify
In addition to the basic requirements as described in the Education section, your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience and/or additional education requirements defined below. If qualifying based on experience, be sure these types of examples are evident in your resume. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. For this position, specialized experience is defined as professional engineering work the demonstrates a thorough comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering in the mining industry including knowledge of rock mechanics concepts and methods of experimental stress analysis, underground mining equipment, and a comprehensive knowledge of long-wall mining as practiced in the United States. Must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, experience and skills to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience must include all of the following: Provides engineering expertise and analyzes highly complex technical problems associated with mine emergencies. Manages mine emergency personnel, including training and logical (supplies and equipment) support, and assures mine emergency readiness and preparedness. Experience related to conducting and participating in Mine Emergency Response Drills to simulate actual mine emergencies and provide evaluations and recommendations to appropriate Agency personnel and mine operators. Facilitating a consensus in the face of opposing viewpoints in critical mine safety and health matters. Plans, directs, and reviews the work of subordinate staff, comprised of engineers, scientists and other technical specialists.
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